http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/redistricting.html Elections are the cornerstone of a representative democracy. Redistricting ensures that citizens have: equal representation in the U.S. House of Representatives, State Senate, and State House and equal opportunities to elect representatives they choose. http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/redistricting.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/redistricting-maps0.html Elections are the cornerstone of a representative democracy. Redistricting ensures that citizens have: equal representation in the U.S. House of Representatives, State Senate, and State House and equal opportunities to elect representatives they choose. http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/redistricting-maps0.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/2011-calendar.html Manatee County's popular wall calendars are now available at a number of locations around the county. Quantities are limited, so be sure to get yours soon. A pdf of the calendar is available at the bottom of this page. http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/2011-calendar.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/about-manatee.html Manatee County is located on Florida’s breathtaking Gulf Coast. It is bordered by Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg to the north, Hardee and DeSoto counties to the east and Sarasota to the south. The beautiful beaches of Anna Maria Island fade into the Gulf of Mexico to the west. http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/about-manatee.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/ace.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/ace.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/population-facts.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/population-facts.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/news-release/green-steps-to-sustainability.html Manatee County Government saved nearly $480,000 in reduced electrical costs over the past year. We're saving energy and water, we're increasing energy efficiencies and we're making the most of our renewable resources. Learn more about these and a host of other initiatives Manatee County Green Team is taking to make Manatee County Government a truly sustainable organization. http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/news-release/green-steps-to-sustainability.html Green Team http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/news-release/goblin-gathering-old.html Costume contests, face painting, a hayride, bounce houses and more! Join the Manatee County Parks and Recreation crew for the 8th Annual Goblin Gathering, Oct. 22 at G.T. Bray Park. http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/news-release/goblin-gathering-old.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/news-release/goblin-gathering-final.html Costume contests, face painting, a hayride, bounce houses and more! Join the Manatee County Parks and Recreation crew for the 8th Annual Goblin Gathering, Oct. 22 at G.T. Bray Park. http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/news-release/goblin-gathering-final.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/meet-the-deputies.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/meet-the-deputies.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/meet-the-county-administrator.html The County Administrator is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, and is responsible for carrying out the policies and directives of the Commission and for the development and management of the County's annual operating and capital improvement budgets. The Manatee Board of County Commissioners appointed Ed Hunzeker as the County Administrator in November 2006. http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/meet-the-county-administrator.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/employee-health-benefits.html The Administrator's Office also oversees Manatee County Employee Health Benefits, a comprehensive group major medical program, wellness program and dental plan for County employees and their families. http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/employee-health-benefits.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/information-outreach.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/information-outreach.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/2012calendar.html Manatee County's popular wall calendars are now available at a number of locations around the county. Quantities are limited, so be sure to get yours soon. A pdf of the calendar is available at the bottom of this page. http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/2012calendar.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/citizens-action-center.html The Citizens Action Center provides a central contact point for citizens to request a service, seek information/referrals, and direct complaints, compliments and suggestions regarding government service. http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/citizens-action-center.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/news-release/childrens-summit.html MANATEE COUNTY, FL (Sept. 9, 2010) – The 16th Annual Manatee Children’s Summit, the area’s biggest and most informative expo for parents and kids, is just around the corner. Dozens of local child and family organizations will have booths for kids and adults, each encouraging kids to use their imaginations as part of this year’s theme, “Reaching the Summit: Climb to the Top!” http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/news-release/childrens-summit.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/news-release/childrens-summit2.html MANATEE COUNTY, FL (Sept. 10, 2010) – The 16th Annual Manatee Children’s Summit, the area’s biggest and most informative expo for parents and kids, is just around the corner. Dozens of local child and family organizations will have booths for kids and adults, each encouraging kids to use their imaginations as part of this year’s theme, “Reaching the Summit: Climb to the Top!” http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/news-release/childrens-summit2.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/news-release/mymanatee-goes-beta.html Over the past year, we’ve worked hard to revamp our website to make it easier for you, our customers, to use. The new site is another step toward Manatee County becoming a more customer friendly, accommodating government for the people who live, do business and visit here. http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/news-release/mymanatee-goes-beta.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/hcm/mental.html What is emotional health? It encompasses mental health issues like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addiction, and other conditions. But being emotionally healthy also means managing day-to-day issues like stress, making and keeping friendships, changing bad habits, and using your creativity, all of which can have an impact on your physical health. Total health depends on a healthy mind as well as a healthy body, so it's important to take the time to nurture both. http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/hcm/mental.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/hcm/economic.html A Healthy County includes a diverse economic base which enhances the efforts for a community's sustainability. Manatee County offers financial incentives and services that help existing and potential businesses to grow and create quality jobs for residents. By enabling industries and exports to grow, wealth is created for the citizens and businesses in all areas of the County. http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/hcm/economic.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/hcm/physical.html Physical wellness involves aspects of life that are necessary to keep yourself in top condition. Optimal physical wellness is developed through the combination of beneficial physical activity/exercise and healthy eating habits. Elemental components of physical wellness include building muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular strength and endurance and flexibility. http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/hcm/physical.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/hcm/social.html Social health is about the character of our residents and the community. In a healthy society there is equal opportunity and access for all to the things we need to function as a good citizen. A healthy person relates well with other people, and interacts positively with the community. Studies show that a socially healthy person tends to live longer and recover faster from disease. http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/hcm/social.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/hcm/environmental.html Environmental health refers to the assessment and management of environmental factors that may impact human health or the ecological balances essential to long-term human health and environmental quality, whether in the natural or man-made environment. “Environment,” in this context, means things in the natural environment like air, water and soil, and also all the physical, chemical, biological and social features of our surroundings. http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/hcm/environmental.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/hcm/calendar.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/hcm/calendar.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/hcm/sih-form.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/hcm/sih-form.html http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/twig-draft-1.html Below is a listing for all of the Manatee County Government events coming up this week. If you'd like to know more about any of these listings, click on a link for more information or give us a call at (941) 742-5800. http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/county-administration/twig-draft-1.html